Celebrating life at Barchester

At Woodland View we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures.

The Jesters Theatre Academy visited for an "Active Broadway" themed session following the festive break. Residents thoroughly enjoyed taking part in lively movement and dance using pom poms, top hats and ribbons. It was all set to music from much-loved Broadway and West End musicals. A wonderful way to keep everyone active, engaged and warm on a chilly winter’s day.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.
 

At Woodland View we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures. 

Our Residents enjoyed a visit for our Gardening Club volunteers and enjoyed making seedballs for our feathered friends over the winter period. Everyone enjoyed getting their hands well and truly stuck in, enjoyed the activity and making conversation. The end result was fantastic.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents. 

Birthday celebrations are important. It's an opportunity to gather with loved ones, share stories, and make memories. Your birthday is a chance for your friends and family to show their appreciation for you, and to celebrate the unique qualities that make you who you are. At Woodland View we ensure every resident is able to feel extra special on their birthday.

One of our Residents Joyce had her 100th Birthday and she celebrated with the Residents and her Family at Woodland View.

’Christmas Day was filled with warmth, laughter, and festive cheer as residents, staff, and loved ones came together to celebrate this special time of year. The day began with beautifully decorated surroundings, festive music, and the comforting sights and sounds of Christmas. Residents enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch, lovingly prepared by our kitchen team, complete with all the festive favourites. Smiles were shared around the table as everyone enjoyed good food and even better company. 

Throughout the day, there were plenty of joyful moments, from opening Christmas cards and gifts to singing along to well-known carols. Our residents especially enjoyed spending time with one another, reminiscing about Christmases past and creating new memories together. 

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to make the day so special, and to families and friends who sent kind messages, cards, and gifts. Your support helped make Christmas Day truly magical. From all of us, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to sharing many more happy moments together in the year ahead.         

We were truly blessed this festive season and we welcomed the very kind folk from Bedale Benefice of Churches into the home for a beautiful morning of communion and carols.

Residents, the team, and loved ones sang their hearts out to much-loved Christmas carols, filling the home with joy, warmth and togetherness. It was a wonderful reminder of the true spirit of the season and brought everyone together in such a special way!

A huge thank you to Reverend Canon Simon, Chaplain Michelle, and Trainee Reverend Lee, for taking the time to visit us and share this meaningful and uplifting morning; it was very much appreciated by all.    

This December residents enjoyed the most heart-warming trip on the home’s minibus to a very special carol concert at the breathtaking Ripon Cathedral. The concert, beautifully performed by the children of Queen Ethelburga's School, was nothing short of magical.

We are incredibly grateful to Queen Ethelburga’s for the special invitation and for helping make our residents’ wishes come true. Watching the children sing in such a magnificent setting was a moment they will forever treasure.

A huge thank you to Jen for helping to arrange this meaningful experience, and for chauffeuring residents so they could enjoy every moment.

Residents at Melbourn Springs visited Whaddon Village Hall and mingled with the locals over afternoon tea. 

Our wonderful Sole Mates Community Walking Group donned their festive attire and completed their Santa Stroll Sponsored Walk in aid of the LBG Residents’ Fund! Our merry walkers set off in full Christmas spirit, making their way to Braithwaites Garden Centre & Coffee Shop for a well-earned pit stop filled with delicious bakes and warming brews, before strolling back to the home with smiles all round!

We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part, and we’re so grateful for the joy, laughter, and sense of community shared along the way.

A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored us; your support means the world to our residents and helps us continue creating meaningful moments like these. A big shout-out also to Braithwaites Café team for being so welcoming, and to Wendy & her pawfect boys from Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs for joining us!

Here’s to festive fun, community spirit, and many more walks together!  

At Oulton Park we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures. 

Our Residents enjoyed a Christmas cake baking activity. Once they had mixed and baked the cakes they created some fantastic finished cakes which all the Residents could enjoy.

Our Activities Team is dedicated to organising activities that truly engage.